by James Sambo
In its latest offensive against Boko Haram insurgents, the Nigerian military has revealed that it has killed over 20 terrorists in an operation in Hildi, Balmo and Lame forests in Adamawa state.
The military, which made the disclosure via a series of tweets, also revealed that some documents including sketches, lists of communities apparently slated for attack were recovered from the fleeing terrorists.
The troops also tweeted that it recovered rifles, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, bows and arrows and motorcycles from the insurgents, several of who lost their lives and got wounded in the offensive.
6 soldiers were reportedly wounded in the operation, which saw the troops take control of Hildi, Balmo and Lame forest.
The #Campaign against terrorists activities is continuing with Air and Land OPs being conducted in various THEATRES in parts of the Country
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) December 9, 2014
A total of 6 Soldiers were wounded in the encounter. Troops have eventually taken control of the #LAMEForest location. /3
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) December 9, 2014
#BALMO and #LAMEForest encounter: Over 20 terrorists lost their lives in this encounter while some were reported wounded. /2
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) December 9, 2014
#BALMO and #LAMEForest: Troops recovered a number of rifles and motorcycles after a stiff resistance by terrorists was crushed. #Update /1
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) December 9, 2014
#HILDI: Recovered from the fleeing terrorists were some documents including sketches, lists of communities apparently slated for attack! /3
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) December 9, 2014
Troops in pursuit of terrorists caught up with them around #HILDI In the ensuing encounter over 7 terrorists lost their lives #COINUpdate /1
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) December 9, 2014
So it is. We can run away from our land for any terrorist.
If not for The corrupt leaders B.haram is nothing compare to nigerian Army.